Old World Portraits
An Unknown British Officer
John Hoppner
This striking regimental portrait captures the dignity of a British officer through vibrant color and masterful brushwork.
An Officer in the East India Uniform of the 74th (Highland) Regiment
John Opie
1796 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century portrait of a British military officer in a vibrant scarlet uniform.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1796 by the renowned British artist John Opie, this portrait captures an officer of the 74th (Highland) Regiment with striking presence. The bold red of the East India uniform and the detailed gold epaulettes create a magnificent focal point against a moody, shadowed background, exemplifying late 18th-century military portraiture.
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